EDUCATION
BS, Dietetics **** University of Dayton, OH
Internship 1992-1993 Hurley Medical Center, MI
EXPERIENCE
CEO & Founder Living with Vitality 2009- present
Freelance consulting focused on Health Optimization in the nutrition, wellness & fitness industries. (ie: Professional Athletes, Let’sMove!, Supplement Formulation, NASM Nutrition Master Instructor, etc.)
Director Worldwide Health Education & Training Herbalife Nutrition 2018- June 2024
US Senate Nutrition Webinars
Global Educator & Nutrition Science Trainer
‘Better Coaching’ Program Roll-out (International)
Chair, Dietetic Advisory Board Member
Education Content Creation – social media, written, AI & video
Media Relations
VP Programs/Chief Nutrition Officer Rebel Labs 2018-2019
Nutrition Program Strategy for a Health & Fitness App
Recipe development & Recipe filming production
Managed Nutrition Department
Authored & developed animated ‘Basics of Nutrition’ e-learning tool
Social Medial content creation
Dir Nutrigenetics & Nutrigenomics Apeiron 2016-2018
Studied Nutrition Influence on DNA for Performance
Science Advisor Pulse Health 2014-2016
Scientific specialist for Revlar, a device measuring free radical damage via breath
Consultant USAF 2013
Created & managed development of LivingFit, an interactive nutrition & fitness platform for the enlisted & their families
Director of Nutrition US Renal Care, Inc 2009-2013
Corporate Nutrition Patient Education development
Managed RDN’s in over 300 dialysis centers nationwide
Consultant 24Hour Fitness Worldwide 2008-2011
Director Research & Development for Supplement Formulation
Design research study protocols for bodybugg wearable device
Director of bodybugg program nutrition updates
Create Marketing Collateral & Labels for Apex Fitness sports nutrition & wellness supplements
Executive Dir, Clinical Programs PentecHealth 2006-2008
Start-up Implementation Strategist
Patent for ‘Proplete’: IV nutrition formulation for dialysis patients
Develop & implement Clinical & Sales Training initiative
Managed Clinical, Sales & Customer Support Teams
Design & managed Patient Outcomes Database
Conference Speaker & Physician Educator
Director, Nutrition Programs/R&D Apex Fitness Group 2002-2005
Led web-based Weight Management Program & e-learning
Develop & Managed bodybugg roll-out & key metrics analysis
Researched & authored ‘Trainers Desk Reference’ (TDR)
National Spokesperson for nutrition education
Registered Dietitian Beach Cities Health District 2001-2002
Designed curriculum & conducted health education classes
Contributing author: Beach Cities Newsletter (distribution 75,000)
Registered Dietitian Private Practice 1999-2001
One-on-one nutrition consultations
Corporate Wellness seminars & community lectures
Director of Nutrition DaVita, Inc. 1993-1999
Developed Nutrition Quality Management Program for 500 clinics
Managed 300 RDN’s
National Manager, Intradialytic Parenteral Nutrition (IDPN)
Successfully defended $1.2 Mil claims in Adm Law Judge Hearings
Director of Pharmacy Business Development
Global Clinical Speaker on Renal Nutrition & IDPN
REFERENCES
Dr. Stan Lindenfeld CMO, US Renal Care 310-***-****
Gretchen Gauss Dir Revenue Ops, DAT Solutions 503-***-****
Susan Bowerman Sr Dir Nutrition Education, Herbalife 310-***-****
MANTRA
A Dietitian with a Mission...
An industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the field of Dietetics & Sports Performance and a highly respected authority on nutrition, wellness and nutrigenomics.
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ACCREDITATIONS
NASM – CPT
ACSM- CFE
ISSN - CFE
Academy of Nutrition #809784
SCAN
CDC DPP Lifestyle Coach